Bank Pharmacist

Bank clinical pharmacist post at Spire Dunedin Hospital, covering busy periods, sickness and annual leave on a flexible basis. The work is clinical pharmacy across the hospital: advising consultants, nurses and clinicians on safe, cost-effective medicines use, and reviewing patients' medication histories and prescriptions across departments. Part-time, flexible hours suit a hospital pharmacist who wants to build knowledge across patient groups and clinical services.

Applicants need GPhC registration and at least a year's post-qualifying hospital practice.

• Advise consultants, nurses and other clinicians on the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines throughout the hospital
• Interact with patients across departments to establish their pharmaceutical needs
• Review medication history, current prescriptions and relevant clinical data
• Treat patients with empathy and compassion as part of personalised care
• Build working relationships with colleagues and consultants to improve patient outcomes
• Keep up to date with developments in prescribing practice
• Suggest new processes and equipment to improve health outcomes and safety

• Pharmacy degree (educated to degree level)

• Current GPhC registration

• Minimum of 1 year post-qualifying practice in hospital settings

• Excellent communication skills for working with patients across departments

• Non-medical prescribing

• Weekly pay for bank colleagues
• Competitive bank rates
• Unsocial hours enhancements, depending on shifts worked
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Blue Light Card and Spire for You discounts, plus wellbeing centre access
• Free uniform and free DBS
• Full induction and mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for training and progression into permanent posts